Dc Senior Warehouse Manager

**Job Advert Summary**:
Are you an experienced DC warehouse management professional looking to take your career to the next level? Boxer Superstores Distribution Centre in Cape Town is seeking a dynamic and skilled Senior Warehouse Manager to oversee the efficient and effective management of our inbound and outbound storage and distribution processes. If you have a passion for excellence and a drive to deliver outstanding customer service within a set budget, we want to hear from you

**Role Purpose**: To efficiently and effectively manage the inbound and outbound storage, and distribution of stock within the supply chain to the geographical customer base serviced by the distribution centre, ensuring a supply of stock on time in full whilst delivering excellent customer service within a set budget.

**Minimum Requirements**:
**Minimum Requirements**:

- A 3-year Suppy Chain degree.
- Accounting diploma would be an added advantage
- 10-15 years of experience in a warehouse/logistics environment, with a minimum of 5 years managing a large warehouse as a Warehouse Manager or DC Manager.
- Proven ability to manage a large team of staff.
- Proficiency in reading, understanding, and influencing a PnL.
- Expertise in WMS systems with RF scanning.
- 5 years of continuous improvement experience.
- Ability to operate in a pressurized environment and demonstrate strong operational skills.
- Strong Excel skills.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Finance & PnL Management**
- Contain costs within budget.
- Ensure financial controls are monitored.
- Validate and process invoices and POs timely.
- Manage and maintain Live PnL and generate weekly PnL and KPI reports.
- Oversee month-end processing and close-out.
- **DC Layout Standards, Procedures & Transport Costs**
- Collaborate with HOD Logistics to manage controllable expenses.
- Work on transport and WMS expenses with HOD Logistics.
- Ensure the DC has an optimal layout for stock flow.
- **Overseeing WMS**
- Partner with HOD Warehouse/Logistics & Transport Planning Manager to ensure WMS functionality and service delivery.
- **Managing Inbound, Put Away, Replenishment Picking, and Dispatch**
- Oversee daily DC operations.
- Supervise all DC managers and supervisors.
- Conduct daily meetings with department managers/supervisors to review KPI targets and set daily plans.
- Perform weekly consolidated reviews of all areas.
- **Equipment Maintenance & Management**
- Check and sign off service and maintenance schedules.
- Review incident reports and take appropriate action.
- Assess maintenance costs and implement necessary actions.
- **Communication**
- Ensure effective communication with stores and Head Office.
- Conduct morning and afternoon meetings.
- **Management of KPIs**
- Continuously review and manage floor operations.
- Identify and address issues promptly.
- Conduct daily and weekly KPI review meetings.
- **Warehousing Policies and Procedures**
- Review and maintain existing policies, procedures, and standards.
- **Health and Safety**
- Ensure audits are conducted and signed off daily by the facility manager.
- Perform periodic checks on racking, transport areas, machinery, and loading/receiving areas.
- **Pallet Management**
- Work with HOD Warehouse/Logistics to manage the Chep process.
- Ensure accurate in-and-out pallet tracking and reconciliation.
- **Security**
- Sign off guard schedules and review security costs.
- Maintain and assess camera and security equipment.
- **Staff Management**
- Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate staff.
- Implement succession planning.
- **Shrinkage Control**
- Manage theft, damages, wastage, and errors in receiving and dispatch.